We are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial and Finance Manager to work for a major government department based in Croydon on a contract expected to last up to 12 months with option to extend. Candidates with experience of working within a government department and with current Security Clearance are highly desirable.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively leading; managing; and resourcing the finance team

Ensuring that a proper set of accounts is kept; including the production of year end accounts.

Maintaining and achieving the performance indicators agreed for the finance team

Managing and overseeing the accounting system i.e. nominal and sub ledgers.

Making sure that adequate systems of control are in place

Ensuring that all necessary reconciliations are carried out on a monthly and annual basis

Managing and maintaining accurate fixed asset accounting

Skills and experience

Highly numerate with good understanding of finance, accounting and pricing

Knowledge of commercial issues associated with IT systems, projects and operations

Good verbal and written communications skills, able to interact with senior internal stakeholders and supplier management

Knowledge of relevant procurement and contract financial regulations

Experience and understanding of commercial and procurement commercial management

Experience of developing and implementing charging models in large organisations

Commercial experience with large IT/projects and operations are highly desirable.

University Degree or professional financial qualification is desirable.

Project management experience (MSP/PRINCE2) is desirable

Candidates who have current Security Clearance for working in a government department are highly desirable.

Please apply without delay as there is a deadline with this role. Ref: 804470

IR35 Status: Outside scope

To apply for this role please send through your CV for consideration and we will be in touch should your experience match our criteria. Unfortunately due to high volume we will only be able to contact those who have been shortlisted

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Job reference:PSC-AdvEU_804470

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Croydon

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Competitive

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Full-time

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Temporary or Contract

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Immediate start

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12 Months

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